Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0009281 Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Position Summary/Description: The Research Program Manager/Education Officer will plan, organize, and evaluate the active industry, federal funded, and investigator-initiated studies and educational learning initiatives in the Neurosciences Clinical Trial’s Unit ( NCTU ). The RPM /Education Officer will contribute substantively and independently to operationalizing the implementation of research processes and ensuring adherence to study protocols and compliance with data and security measures. The RPM / Education Officer will provide new hires with education and training of clinical research activities, regulations, and workflows specific to UNC and the clinical research roles and ensure detail-oriented and timely completion of all research, clinical, and education engagement deliverables, while meeting the highest standards of excellence. The RPM /Education Officer will be responsible for: + Program planning, policy development, and evaluation. + Developing, implementing and monitoring customizable competency-based onboarding learning and education plans for all trial studies. The customized plans provide a foundation for continuous competency that is presented to the NCTU Director, and Assistant Director throughout the project. + Convening the leadership team to oversee interdisciplinary efforts to support quality and educational management efforts and program implementation. + Collaborate with health care professionals and researchers by facilitating learning with developing innovative educational materials and team-oriented inter-professional educational opportunities. + Oversight of and mentoring of all new hires and experienced coordinators within the NCTU . Leading all team building and education activities, policy development, and human resources administration for projects. + Identify and represent substantive research and educational issues with key leadership and funding agencies. Additionally: The RPM will work with unit leadership to further initiatives. May be required to perform audits on open studies, monitor and support operations at one or more research locations. Education and Experience: Preferred candidates will have: + At least five years of experience in managing clinical trial studies and/ or other clinical research + At least two years of experience developing and maintaining education materials applicable to research and study trials + Experience in all aspects of research study administration including study start up, maintenance, close out and invoicing. Essential Skills: + The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in program coordination related to research/evaluation/program management. + Applicant must have full understanding of social/clinical research principles, methods of data/information collection, and analysis used to manage projects and programs independently. + Must be experienced in developing/implementing educational objectives within a research/clinical trial capacity. + Must have excellent interpersonal skills. + Must have ability to establish rapport and adapt to rapidly changing work environment and different learning styles. + Must demonstrate an ability to execute tasks with minimal oversight. + Must have ability to oversee and complete activities across multiple functions. AA/EEO Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.